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The Commodore Amiga was the COOLEST
Dominik Diamond recently deemed the Amiga as 'painfully uncool'. It is my mission, nay, my DUTY, to set the record straight.
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Is your fitness data making you happy, citizen?
Our personal devices are capturing, analysing and reporting on more fitness metrics than ever before. What's making you happy? Endorphins or data?
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The Commodore 64 was the COOLEST
Released in the 1980s and selling around 15 MILLION units, the Commodore 64 computer is the epitome of 8-bit cool.
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The first casualty of parkrun is Data
parkrun has been a force for fitness good since its inception in 2004. This week, it removed a range of public data from its website, claiming a…
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Taking tasks from tangled to THRIVING: My fresh approach to Getting Things Done
With tasks coming in from all directions, and ALL OF THE TIME, I needed to find a way to switch from pure survival mode to deliberate strategic…
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Core Memory Unlocked: Making memories with my children by creating a video game together
The Internet is rife with parenting influencers competing for engagement by posting about how much their children annoy them. I did something positive…
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When will AI pass the Robin Williams test?
Generative AI allows the creation of all manner of derivative works, including horrific family chocolate factory-themed days out. What about true…
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The sweet sugary taste of Gamification for six year-olds
Making maths fun for children is a good thing. Is it worth exposing them to Gamification tactics at such a young age?
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A family adventure in the Netherlands
Going Dutch with Duinrell, Efteling and a whole lot of tulips and windmills
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Running the Gauntlet: My week at GDC
Reflecting its host city of San Francisco, GDC combined awards and creativity with a screaming session.
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What game had the biggest impact on your life?
If you dive deep into the Nostalgia Quarter of your brain, what do you find?
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A gaming event in a League of its own
Millions of people watched the League of Legends World Finals at the O2 Arena. I had the pleasure of being there.
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